Former University of South Florida tight end Evan Landi signed with the New England Patriots this morning, according to his agent David Canter.

Landi, who started 26 career games for the Bulls and finished his college career with 846 receiving yards, had a tryout with the Patriots yesterday.

Landi signed with the Bucs in April as an undrafted free agent He was waived in June. Ironically, the Bucs are in Foxborough today to start practicing with the Patriots before facing them in the preseason Friday night.